The Mirror Master

Cultivating an Inner Power Heart Method, which involves refining the five viscera and stimulating the Nine Acupoints, doesn’t cause significant changes to one’s bones and muscles.

But Lu Bai’s entire presence had undergone a world-altering transformation!

Having opened five of the Nine Acupoints, his gaze was captivating. He was cultivating the Ultimate Skill, the Dragon Elephant Suppression Skill, and the terrifying aura of a True Dragon and a Giant Elephant still lingered around him, not yet fully dissipated.

Beyond this ancient and primal Dragon Elephant Qi, his confident stride carried an oppressive might that demanded submission, like a Monarch long accustomed to power, holding the authority over life and death!

This was precisely the change brought by ’Suppression.’

Furthermore, Lu Bai had just burst from the ruins, emerging alive. The impact of the scene was immense!

"Brother Xiaolu, you..."

Luo Ben was too stunned to speak.

Lu Bai had gone in and come out a completely different person, emanating an indescribable, oppressive aura.

He hadn’t even felt this way when facing an Innate Martial Artist.

Realizing what was happening, Lu Bai took a few deep breaths and quickly reined in his aura.

He had just stepped into the Inner Strength Realm and wasn’t yet familiar with this level of power.

After a moment, the divine light in Lu Bai’s eyes receded. The oppressive presence about him gradually faded, and he returned to normal.

Luo Qing sized up Lu Bai, his gaze falling upon his temples. A thought struck him, and he suddenly asked, "Xiaolu, did you break through to the Inner Strength Realm?"

"Yes."

Lu Bai nodded.

’There’s no need to hide it.’

Luo Xiao asked curiously, "What Inner Strength technique are you practicing? It feels so powerful."

Lu Bai said, "The Dragon Elephant Skill."

"You really mastered that Celestial Tier Inner Strength technique!" Luo Ben’s eyes went wide with disbelief.

It only took him half an incense stick’s time to comprehend a Celestial Tier Inner Strength technique.

Now, just two or three days later, he had already mastered it and successfully broken through to the Inner Strength Realm!

’What kind of terrifying talent is this?’

’No wonder Grandpa always said there is always someone better out there, and a heaven beyond the heavens.’

’In terms of Martial Dao talent, he and his brother were already considered in the top tier among their peers in Bluestone City.’

’But compared to Lu Bai, the difference was like that between the heavens and the earth.’

Luo Xiao said, "It seems Patriarch Sun was just spouting nonsense before. All that talk about needing the qi of a True Dragon and a Giant Elephant was probably just to disrupt Brother Xiaolu’s martial heart and make him retreat from the challenge."

If it were anyone else, they would never believe that Lu Bai had comprehended the Dragon Elephant Skill in such a short amount of time.

But the Luo brothers before him had witnessed Lu Bai’s methods firsthand, and they admired and trusted him from the bottom of their hearts.

’He can beat people up, and he can catch ghosts.’

’He’s practically omnipotent.’

Luo Ben asked, a little confused, "Brother Xiaolu, what happened in the mine? Why did it suddenly collapse?"

Lu Bai coughed lightly and said, "Perhaps it was just in disrepair from age. I just happened to be there when it gave way."

Luo Ben frowned. "After the last collapse, Dad had people inspect it and even spent a long time reinforcing and repairing it. How could it collapse again? This is too strange."

Recalling the draconic and elephantine roars that had echoed from the mine just moments ago, Luo Qing’s mind raced, and he quickly put the pieces together.

A flicker of amusement crossed Luo Qing’s eyes as he changed the subject. "We’ll have Dad send some people to inspect and repair it later. The important thing is that you’re alright. Let’s head back to the city for now."

"Right, right."

Lu Bai went along with it. "Cultivating the Dragon Elephant Skill just now took a lot out of me. Let’s go back to the city and get something to eat."

Everyone mounted their horses and headed for home.

By the time they entered the city, it was already afternoon, and they had missed mealtime at home.

Lu Bai was starving, so the group found a nearby restaurant, ordered a table full of food and wine, and began to feast.

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"Brother Han, Brother Han!"

At the Advanced Academy of Bluestone Academy, Sun Jifang ran up from outside, waving frantically toward the training grounds.

"Ji Fang, what is it?"

Sun Bohan slowly concluded his practice, let out a long breath, and walked over to ask.

Sun Jifang’s cheeks, still red and swollen from Lu Bai’s beating, hadn’t yet healed, but his eyes were gleaming with excitement. "That Lu Bai is out! He’s eating at the Celestial Fragrance Tower, not far from the east gate!"

"Oh?"

A cold glint flashed in Sun Bohan’s eyes as he sneered, "He was hiding out in the Luo Family residence to avoid the trouble. It’s only been a few days, and he couldn’t take it anymore. He’s finally willing to show his face!"

After a moment of contemplation, Sun Bohan had a plan. "Ji Fang," he said, "go gather more people. Tell them there’s a good show to watch."

"Is Brother Han going to corner him at the Celestial Fragrance Tower?"

Sun Jifang said, "That kid is a complete coward. What if he still refuses Brother Han’s challenge to a public duel?"

Sun Bohan said coldly, "Then I’ll completely ruin his reputation. From now on, he won’t be able to hold his head high in Bluestone City ever again!"

Sun Jifang was getting excited. "That kid just got lucky that the Luo Family’s haunting issue overshadowed what he did. This is the perfect chance to make him infamous all over again!"

"Exactly."

Sun Bohan nodded. "After all, that was just at the Drunken Flower House, and not many people were there. This time, in front of a huge crowd, let’s see how he tries to squirm his way out of it!"

Hearing there was a spectacle to be seen, many disciples from the academy came rushing over.

Most Martial Artists love to watch a fight and were eager to join the excitement.

The fiercer the fight, the more excited the crowd became.

Before long, several hundred people had gathered at the academy gate, forming a massive crowd that surged toward the Celestial Fragrance Inn at the east gate.

These disciples all wore Academy Tokens at their waists, making them easy to identify.

Some passersby saw the commotion and, unable to contain their curiosity, stepped forward to ask what was happening.

Soon, pieces of news began to spread rapidly throughout Bluestone City.

"Sun Bohan is going to the Celestial Fragrance Inn to confront Lu Bai!"

"That Lu Bai is young and impatient after all. He only hid in the Luo Family residence for a few days before running out. Now look, he’s been cornered."

"This is going to be a good show."

"Don’t worry, they won’t fight. If I were Lu Bai, I’d just admit defeat and back down. I’d never give Sun Bohan a chance to make a move."

"Exactly. Lu Bai beat up Sun Bohan’s two younger brothers and got them expelled from Bluestone Academy. If they get on the Martial Arts Discussion Platform, Lu Bai is in for a world of pain!"

The tide of people gradually converged on the east gate.

In the crowd, Chen Qianqian whispered, "Brother, Lu Bai is in for it now."

"Not necessarily."

Chen Xiaofeng shook his head slightly.

Lately, whenever he recalled the scene of Lu Bai performing a blood sacrifice of his closest kin that night, he felt more and more that Lu Bai was a terrifying person.

Others might not believe that Lu Bai could slay Zhao Wuji and his gang of miscreants, but in his heart, he was starting to believe it.

Chen Qianqian asked, "Brother, where have you been going these past few nights? How come you always come back so late?"

"Well..."

Chen Xiaofeng became a bit awkward and shy, hemming and hawing.

"Were you on a secret date with some girl?" Chen Qianqian asked with a teasing smile.

Chen Xiaofeng was startled. "How did you know?"

Chen Qianqian giggled. "When you come back, the scent of perfume on you hasn’t even faded. So, brother, which girl is it? When are you going to introduce me?"

"Wait a little longer. It’ll be soon, very soon."

At the mention of this, a smile unconsciously appeared on Chen Xiaofeng’s face. "Qianqian, she’s truly the best girl I’ve ever met. Getting to know her is a blessing I must have earned in a past life."

Chen Qianqian laughed. "Alright, alright, save those words for your ’good girl’."

"Qianqian, you have to promise me one thing."

Chen Xiaofeng seemed to think of something and quickly added, "You have to keep this a secret from Dad. Don’t tell him yet."

"Why not?"

Chen Qianqian was confused. "But this is a good thing."

Chen Xiaofeng’s eyes darted away guiltily as he stammered, "In any case, just don’t say anything for now. We’ll talk about it later."

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